Switching addictions is a phenomenon that occurs in some people who have been successful in getting a past addiction under control. An example of switching addictions is when a person stops a drug or alcohol problem but then begins to form an addiction to some other substance or activity. Often the new addiction is not […]

The harmful effects of drugs on the body are either temporary or permanent, but they do occur and they occur throughout major organ systems in a person’s body. Below are some drugs and the effects of drugs on the body. Cocaine Cocaine can impair the brain’s ability to communicate with the heart and lungs. Seizures […]

Cocaine nose bleed is caused by repetitive nasal insufflation or “snorting” of cocaine. Cocaine, a very addictive stimulant drug, can be ingested in a variety of ways. Snorting is the most common form of ingestion. Snorting is also referred to as “bumping”, “railing” and “dozing”. Why is cocaine snorted? Snorting cocaine requires little prep time […]

GHB addiction occurs when a person uses GHB excessively for non-medical or recreational purposes. Until recently, GHB (Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid) was commonly used for medicinal purposes in cases of narcolepsy, cataplexy, insomnia, major depression, alcoholism and as a general anesthetic. Today it is generally only prescribed for the treatment of narcolepsy and alcoholism (rarely). The […]

Hydrocodone addiction is wide-spread. Hydrocodone is a man-made drug (created in 1920) that is created from a naturally occurring substance; it is therefore a “semi-synthetic” drug. It is prescribed as a pain killer and as a cough remedy. In the U.S., commercial-grade hydrocodone is always combined with another drug; it is not available in pure form. […]

Marijuana is a product of the Cannabis plant. Cannabis or “marijuana” is a natural herb that is usually ingested as a recreational drug but sometimes as a prescribed drug to treat specific medical conditions. Marijuana is also known by hundreds of other slang names; common names include “pot”, “weed” and “skunk”. It is usually ingested […]

Kratom addiction is an addiction to ingredients found in the leaves of the tropical “Kratom” tree (Mitragyna speciosa). The tree is found primarily throughout Thailand. The leaves can be chewed then spit out, made into a tea, smoked or put into gel caps. Kratom is legal in the U.S. and can be bought online and […]

Xanax addiction is a growing problem among people of all ages. Xanax is a brand name for the prescription drug alprazolam. Xanax has muscle relaxant properties. It is commonly prescribed for a variety of anxiety disorders such as panic attacks, social anxiety and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). It appears effective for some patients experiencing anxiety […]

K2 Spice refers to synthetic marijuana. “K2” and “Spice” are brand names for what are two different variations of the drug. There are other brands/variations as well, many of which are labeled as “herbal incense” or “herbal smoking blends”. The herbs, spices, plant material and other components that make up K2, Spice and other brands […]

Inhalant abuse and addiction involves hundreds of different chemicals that can be inhaled, sniffed or “huffed”. The goal of sniffing the inhalants is to achieve a mind-altering affect. Most, but not all, inhalants create the desired “high” by blocking oxygen to the brain. The vast majority of inhalants that are abused are everyday products that […]